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Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashanah, commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year, is observed on the first and second days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which coincides with late September and early October

The Holy Land John Paul II Games 2010 - Pilgrims of Peace

hundreds participated in the John Paul II Games to continue his legacy and promote pilgrimage and sports as a bridge to peace

The natural wonders of the Dead Sea

Rich in religious, historical and geological significance

Pentecost

Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on Mount Zion, Pentecost is the perfect time for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Shavuot

Shavuot (lit. weeks) marks the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The holiday is celebrated exactly seven weeks after the first day of Passover, which marks the Exodus itself

The Jerusalem Archaeological Park

In the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, the glass doors of the Davidson Center, near the Western Wall - the last remnant of the Holy Temple - swish open silently to welcome you. When they close behind you, you enter another world

The Language of Jesus

From what we know, in Galilee towards the end of the Second Temple Period, the only language spoken by the Jews was Aramaic. We can thus assume that the language of Jesus...

Food and Wine in Israel

What happens when you bring the culinary sophistication of the west to the spice, color and vibrancy of the east? You get a hot and dynamic food scene – one that reflects the incredible cultural diversity of Israel

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

Enjoy a 3-4 day leisurely adventure hike in the rugged and beautiful Galilee landscape. A Holy Land experience that will leave you with blessed memories for years to come

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